Teen in critical condition after nearly drowning at Skokie Holiday Inn: police

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Teen critical after nearly drowning at Skokie hotel: police
A teen is in critical condition after nearly drowning at a Skokie Holiday Inn on Touhy Monday night, police say.

SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- A 19-year-old man is in critical condition after a near-drowning incident in north suburban Skokie Monday night, police said.

Skokie emergency crews responded just before 6:25 p.m. to a Holiday Inn, located at 5300 W. Touhy Ave., for a reported drowning in an indoor pool, according to police.

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When fire crews arrived, they performed live-saving measures on the 19-year-old, and took him to an area hospital, Skokie police said.

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The teen was later determined to be critical but stable.

It was not immediately clear what led up to the near-drowning incident, which is under investigation.

There is no indication of foul play, police said.